Chapter 121 Don't Hate Her

Caroline heard a thud, and a muffled grunt escaped her as she felt the pain.

Lying in her arms, Axel tensed and looked up, startled by the unusual noise.

In disbelief, he gazed at Caroline.

Caroline cradled Axel with one arm and soothed her painful lower back with the other.

After ensuring Axel wasn't injured, she asked, "Are you alright, boy?"

Axel's mind raced, but his body remained immobile.

Caroline's unique scent eased the uneasiness in his chest, and he found her touch acceptable, unlike others.

Not only that, she had checked on him after her fall.

Puzzled, Caroline looked at him. "Boy, are you in pain?"

Axel's eyes turned cold, and he quickly got up on his feet. Lowering his head and tightly pursing his lips, he muttered a barely discernible "thank you".

Then, he turned around and ran away without another word.

Caroline stood up with a frown, sensing something unusual about the child's personality.

As she pondered this, a familiar voice echoed from downstairs. "Mr. J